New Music: J. Cole – ‘Truly Yours 2′

To show his appreciation to his fans, J. Cole delivers the second installment in his Truly Yours series. Following the release of “Cole Summer” last night, Jermaine liberates a new batch of previously unreleased tracks. The six-song collection includes appearances from 2 Chainz (“Chris Tucker”), Young Jeezy (“Kenny Lofton”), and Bas, with production from Canei Finch and Jake One.

“As Promised. Another Thank You for your patience,” the Roc Nation MC told his fans.

In February, he debuted the first installment of Truly Yours consisting of five tracks that won’t be on his sophomore album Born Sinner, due June 25.

In addition to his own album, Cole has been in the studio with TLC working on music for the duo’s new album.

Add to your Cole collection with the free gift.

Download: J. Cole – Truly Yours 2

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Video: Eve f/ Miss Kitty – ‘Eve’

She’s been gone for a minute, but Eve is still a force to be reckoned with. The Philly rapper returns to her roots in the video for her gritty anthem “Eve” featuring Miss Kitty. Eve strolls the streets of London, where she now lives with her boyfriend, spitting fire in just a beanie and tank top.

“That’s one of my favorite, favorite tracks,” she tells Rap-Up TV. “I think if any track on this album was me, that’s it for sure.”

The song appears on her first album in over a decade, Lip Lock (due May 14), along with collaborations with Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Chrisette Michele, Dawn Richard, Pusha T, Juicy J, and more.

Also catch Eve performing “Make It Out This Town” with Gabe Saporta and The Roots on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Friday.

Rap-Up TV: Eve Talks Comeback, Lip Lock, & Rick Ross Controversy

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Video: Janelle Monáe f/ Erykah Badu – ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’ [Teaser]

Lights, camera, action! Janelle Monáe suits up and steps into the spotlight in the teaser for her “Q.U.E.E.N.” video featuring Erykah Badu. The Wondaland Arts Society founder dons her signature black-and-white tux and bow tie while getting last-minute touch-ups from her glam squad.

The video will premiere Wednesday on BET’s “106 & Park,” and the funky jam can be found on Janelle’s upcoming album The Electric Lady.

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New Music: Luke James f/ Bridget Kelly – ‘I.O.U. (Remix)’

Luke James adds some fire to his already hot single “I.O.U.” The New Orleans crooner turns the tender tune into a steamy duet with Roc Nation’s Bridget Kelly.

James is currently on tour with Beyoncé in Europe and is working on his pre-album Whispers in the Dark and his upcoming N.A.R.S./Island Def Jam debut, Made to Love.

Meanwhile, Bridget just shot a video for her single “Street Dreamin’” featuring Kendrick Lamar.

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Busta Rhymes and Pharrell Tease ‘Twerk It’ Single

Busta Rhymes and Pharrell are responsible for some of the biggest club bangers of the last decade with their hits “Pass the Courvoisier, Part II” and “Light Your Ass On Fire.” Now they aim to do it again with Busta’s new single “Twerk It.”

After Pharrell debuted the song during the HTC One launch in New York City earlier this month, Bussa Buss releases a trailer for the booty-shaking anthem. The NSFW clip showcases nearly-naked women shaking their asses to the Pharrell-produced beat.

Do Busta and Pharrell have another smash on their hands? Feast your eyes and ears on their latest work.

[DDot Omen]

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Bow Wow Talks Growing Up on ‘Oprah: Where Are They Now?’

Bow Wow has grown up in the public eye. Ten years making his appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” at the age of 16, the rapper formerly known as Lil Bow Wow caught up with Oprah on her OWN show “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” He spoke about his transition from a child star to a young man, and what he’s learned along the way.

“I’m so laid-back and just chill. I feel like now I’m at that point in my life where [money] doesn’t identify who I am,” said Bow, who had a $6,000-per-month allowance as a teen.

In 2011, the 26-year-old became a father to his daughter Shai Moss. “I want to make sure that she’s able to do the things that I wasn’t able to do,” said Bow.

He also takes Oprah’s cameras into the studio and on set of his day job hosting “106 & Park.”

“I can’t even say I’m a rapper or I’m an actor,” he said. “I have to say I’m an entertainer because I do it all now.”

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Kelis Readies New Album for September

Kelis has been laying low, but she has new music on the way. The “Bossy” singer has completed her sixth album and is eyeing a September release.

According to Pitchfork, the follow-up to 2010’s Flesh Tone is tentatively titled FOOD. The album was produced by TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek and will be released on his label Federal Prism.

“I’m really excited, my album is done,” tweeted Kelis. “It sounds like love and summer balled up into one!”

The Sitek-produced first single surfaced earlier this month under the title “Call on Me.” It has now been officially released as “Jerk Ribs.”

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Video: Fabolous f/ Chris Brown – ‘Ready’ [Director's Cut]

If thought Fabolous’ original video for “Ready” was a movie, wait until you see the extended version. The seven-and-a-half-minute director’s cut includes additional scenes and dialogue from Fabolous and his leading lady, Violeta Castillo. The romantic storyline plays out in the bonus footage, which was shot in the Dominican Republic.

“Ready” is the first single off Fabolous’ upcoming album Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power, due June 18. In addition to Chris Brown, the project features collaborations with Trey Songz, Rick Ross, Future, and Young Jeezy.

Grab your popcorn and push play on Loso’s flick.

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Video: Jason Derulo – ‘The Other Side’

A one-night stand turns friends into lovers in Jason Derulo’s video for “The Other Side,” the first single off his upcoming third album. The Miami singer makes love to his sexy co-star and shows off his fancy footwork in the Colin Tilley-directed clip.

He falls in love with his best friend on the dance record, produced by Ammo and Dr. Luke. He wrote the song about his own girlfriend, Jordin Sparks.

“I felt very comfortable and I tell her things that men would probably not tell their girlfriends,” Jason told Ryan Seacrest. “[We have] heart to hearts and just let it out on the table.”

Jason’s album is due in September. Step into “The Other Side” below.

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Video: Rita Ora – ‘Facemelt’

Rita Ora lights up the screen in the artsy video for “Facemelt.” The blonde beauty serves up a whole lot of attitude and style as she parades in her designer wardrobe. She basks in red lights while seducing the camera in the clip, directed by famed photographer Rankin. The Switch-produced track can be found on her debut ORA.

[Hunger TV]

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Iggy Azalea Heats Up Blank Magazine

Iggy Azalea is working up the charts with her first single, and now she’s working the pages of Panama’s Blank magazine. The 22-year-old blonde bombshell, who just signed a deal with Island Def Jam in the U.S., shows off her banging body in the sexy shoot, photographed by Gomillion and Leupold. She turns heads in a blue bikini and struts in her Louboutins while modeling at a motel.

In the interview, Iggy shares her influences. “I respect and admire a lot from T.I. to Tupac, from Gwen Stefani to OutKast, from Beyoncé to Kanye West, and of course Nas and Michael Jackson,” says the Wilhelmina Model.

Iggy just debuted her new U.K. single “Bounce,” while the Bollywood-themed video premieres next week.

See more pics from Iggy’s smoking-hot cover shoot below.

Photo credit: Gomillion and Leupold/Blank

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Lil’ Kim Taps Bangladesh to Executive Produce New Album

Lil’ Kim has a sweet treat for her fans. The Queen Bee is back in the studio working with Bangladesh on her upcoming album.

Fresh off her one-night-only show at New York’s Gramercy Theatre, she dished about her first studio album since 2005’s The Naked Truth.

She has enlisted the platinum hitmaker (Lil Wayne’s “A Milli,” Beyoncé’s “Diva”) as executive producer. “He’s executive-producing it,” the Brooklyn rapper told Wetpaint. “And we do have other producers working on the album, as well.”

The lead single will arrive this summer, produced by Bangladesh. “The first single that’s coming out in late June/first week of July is produced by Bangladesh, for sure.”

While she wouldn’t reveal the title, she did drop a hint: “Sweet dessert!”

Kim has not set a release date, but she promises more surprises for her fans. “I got a lot of gifts for y’all in the month of June,” she said. “I’m a deliverer, I promise y’all.”

In addition to her own music, she has been fostering new talent including Tiffany Foxx and Young Goldie, who she’s worked with on a song called “1Hunnit.”

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New Music: J. Cole – ‘Cole Summer’

J. Cole brings the heat on “Cole Summer.” Although there are still two more months until his sophomore album Born Sinner drops on June 25, the Roc Nation rapper gives his fans some new music. On the soulful “Cole Summer,” the self-proclaimed “cheap ass ni**a” raps about throwing thousands in the strip club with Drizzy (“The difference is I’m throwing 4, he throwing 50″) and buying his mom a Mercedes.

“Few Days to finish the album then off to Mixing. Here’s some thoughts. Cole Summer,” he wrote.

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Chris Brown Announces ‘X’ Release Date, Drops New Song ‘I Can’t Win’

July 16 is shaping up to be a big day for albums. In addition to Pusha T’s My Name Is My Name , Chris Brown has set a July 16 date for his sixth album X.

Breezy took to Twitter to make the announcement and surprised his fans by dropping a new song. On “I Can’t Win,” he sings about a relationship that has reached its breaking point.

“Tell me what did I do to make you hate me so much?/ Why you angry all the time?/ Why you don’t wanna ride for me?” he asks his girl.

But the song won’t appear on X. “Some shit I felt like writing that’s not on the album,” he explained.

Listen below.

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Pusha T Announces Album Release Date

Prepare for a G.O.O.D. summer. Ahead of albums from Big Sean and 2 Chainz, Pusha T has set an official release date for his upcoming solo debut.

The Virginia rapper will release My Name Is My Name on July 16, he announced during an appearance on BET’s “106 & Park.”

The album is set to feature production from Kanye West, Pharrell, The-Dream, Knottz, Don Cannon, and Swizz Beatz, plus collaborations with Kanye, Rick Ross, Future, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar.

“I like to look at the album as a fusion of four of my favorite albums,” he told Fuse, listing Biggie’s Life After Death, Mase’s Harlem World, and Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx….

He recently shot a video for the Don Cannon-produced “Numbers on the Boards” in Paris. It is set to premiere next week.

Pusha T can currently be seen on the road with Fabolous on “The Life Is So Exciting” tour, which wraps June 1 in Ontario, Canada.

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TLC to Reunite for Mixtape Festival 2013

TLC is hooking back up. The group’s surviving members, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas, are set to perform at the Mixtape Festival 2013 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The R&B duo will take the stage during the two-day festival at Hersheypark Stadium on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27.

Presented by Live Nation and VH1, the second annual festival will also feature Rev Run & DJ Ruckus, Boyz II Men, Train, New Kids on the Block, The Script, Jonas Brothers, OneRepublic, Hanson, and more.

T-Boz and Chilli serve as consultants and executive producers on the upcoming VH1 biopic, Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story . The made-for-TV film stars KeKe Palmer as Chilli, Drew Sidora as T-Boz, and Lil Mama as the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

Tickets for Mixtape Festival go on sale Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster. Two-day passes start at $50.

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New Music: Casey Veggies f/ Juicy J – ‘Young Ni**as’

Casey Veggies reps for the young fellas getting money on “Young Ni**as.” The 19-year-old Odd Future affiliate lives fast and balls out over The Futuristiks-produced beat, while Juicy J shows out on his trippy verse.

He dedicated the track to “young winners across the globe.”

Over the weekend, Casey made a boss move, opening the doors to his first retail store, P&C S.S. in Los Angeles.

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Mixtape Cover: Hustle Gang – ‘G.D.O.D.’

All hail to the chief. T.I. debuts the Native American-inspired cover art for the Hustle Gang mixtape G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die). The project arrives May 7 featuring the Grand Hustle crew including Tip, B.o.B, Travi$ Scott, Trae Tha Truth, Iggy Azalea, and Kris Stephens, plus collaborations with French Montana, Mystikal, Problem, and Pharrell.

Earlier this month, Tip debuted the video for “Memories Back Then” featuring B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar, and Kris Stephens.

The Hustle Gang album will follow in September/October.

What do you think of the cover art?

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New Music: Rockie Fresh – ‘The Birthday Tape’ [Mixtape]

In celebration of his 22nd birthday, Maybach Music’s Rockie Fresh presents his fans with the free gift of music. His 7-track mixtape, The Birthday Tape, features his MMG fam including Rick Ross and Gunplay, along with production by Lunice, Dot Da Genius, The Gift, and more.

The Chicago rapper has also joined his labelmate Meek Mill and inked a new endorsement deal with PUMA.

Unwrap The Birthday Tape below.

Download: Rockie Fresh – The Birthday Tape

The Birthday Tape Tracklisting

1. “Top of the World” [Prod. By The Gift]

2. “Life Round Here” [Prod. By The Gift]

3. “Panera Bread” (Feat. Rick Ross & Lunice) [Prod. by Lunice]

4. “Nothin’ Wrong With That” [Prod. by The UpperClassmen]

5. “Rollin’” (Feat. Gunplay) [Prod. by Dot Da Genius]

6. “Kush Do” [Prod. By LPeezy & Cam]

7. “Outro” [Prod. By The Gift]

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Fantasia Shares Her Testimony on ‘The View’

Fantasia brought some sunshine to “The View” on Monday morning. Following the release of her fourth album Side Effects of You last week, the 28-year-old singer sat down with the ladies and guest host Jenny McCarthy, and spoke about the “dark moment” in her life and how she’s moved on.

“I wanted away, I wanted peace,” she said of her attempted suicide. “I was taking care of everybody, holding everything down. And there were so many things that were going wrong in the career, being so young, winning ‘American Idol’ at 19, nobody really preps you. It just all goes so fast.”

But she has learned to appreciate the small things in life including her two kids. “God put me here for a reason. It’s not my time to go anywhere,” said Tasia.

The resilient singer showed her strength with a powerful performance of her testimonial “Lose to Win.”

[mjsbigblog]

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New Music: Wyclef Jean – ‘April Showers’ [Mixtape]

While Lauryn Hill has inked a new deal with Sony, her Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean is touting his first mixtape April Showers.

The Haitian rapper crafts 33 tracks including the previously released “Hip Hop” and “Mid Life Crisis.” Clef calls on some familiar names including T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Mobb Deep, and the late Whitney Houston (whose dubplates he releases), while introducing new talent signed to his Refugee La Republique Records.

“With April Showers, I am going to show you where I feel the evolution and future of music is going. From this body of work you can expect a futuristic sonic eclectic sound,” says Wyclef. “April Showers promises a forecast that will help bring brighter days to hip-hop fans across the globe.”

Download his tape and watch the video for “Mid Life Crisis” below.

Download: Wyclef Jean – April Showers

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Video: Tiffany Foxx f/ Lil’ Kim – ‘Jay-Z’

Lil’ Kim rides out with her protégée Tiffany Foxx in the video for “Jay-Z,” the latest release from the St. Louis rapper’s mixtape Yellow Tape.

After partying with Miley Cyrus in the “Twisted” video, the bossy rap divas cruise the city in a white Bentley with Kim behind the wheel, while Tiffany cooks up some dope rhymes in a food truck. The Queen Bee has money on her mind as she goes gambling and hits the club, where she cozies up to her boyfriend Mr. Papers.

Tiffany’s new mixtape Goaldiggers drops on Memorial Day.

Watch them stunt in their stilettos below.

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Kelly Rowland Soaks Up the Sun in Miami

Kelly Rowland had some fun in the sun over the weekend. The “Kisses Down Low” singer, who was named one of PEOPLE’s Most Beautiful, hit Miami Beach with her cousin and some friends.

But the sexy singer kept her bikini bod under wraps. Instead, she covered up with a green kaftan and fedora as she strolled on the sand. The paparazzi photographed her catching some rays and kissing a mystery man.

Just last week, Kelly announced a June 18 release date for her album Talk a Good Game, which is set to feature Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, The-Dream, Harmony, The Runners, and Mike WiLL Made It.

She is also set to embark on a co-headlining tour with The-Dream in late May.

Photo credit: Splash News

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Lil’ Kim and Rihanna Link Up at ‘Diamonds World Tour’

The Prudential Center was all abuzz when the Queen Bee, Lil’ Kim, was spotted at Rihanna’s “Diamonds World Tour” in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday. RiRi shouted out her fellow bad girl during the show and the two hugged it out backstage.

“Me and my wifey @badgalriri @rihanna !!!!!! :) :) !!!! I’m in love!!!” tweeted Kim, who has remixed Rihanna’s songs including “Man Down” and “Pour It Up.”

Kim previously gushed about the pop princess. “She’s my favorite pop artist right now. I think she’s just phenomenal,” she told Rap-Up.com in 2011.

Watch RiRi’s shout-out below.

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Video: Ray J – ‘I Hit It First’

Ray J pays homage to his romantic past in the video for his much-talked-about single “I Hit It First” featuring Bobby Brackins. The R&B playboy enlists the services of a Kim Kardashian look-alike as he recreates a more PG version of his famous sex tape, references her famous booty, and watches a mock reality show much like her E! series.

He boasts about his sexual escapades with Kanye West’s baby mama as he drives through L.A. in his Rolls-Royce and boards a private jet with the fake Kim K. by his side.

Ray J has defended the song, which has received some backlash. “I think people digging into it too deep. It’s a song, we just having fun. That’s it,” he told “The Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg Show.”

Did he cross the line or is it all for fun? Watch below.

[TMZ]

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Fantasia Honored at Planet Hollywood Handprint Ceremony

After a busy week promoting her album Side Effects of You, Fantasia was honored with a handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood’s Times Square studio. The “Lose to Win” singer planted her hands in the cement and signed autographs for her young fans. She also grabbed a bite to eat at Buca di Beppo next door, posing with a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

On Saturday, Tasia played an intimate show for her fans at New York’s Beacon Theatre, performing new material off her album including “Lighthouse” and the Emeli Sandé-penned title track.

Next up, she plans to shoot a video for “Without Me,” her collaboration with Missy Elliott and Kelly Rowland. “I want [Missy] to do the video for me,” she told Rap-Up TV. “You look back at all her videos and they’re all amazing. She’s a genius.”

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Jay-Z and Chris Martin Attend Manchester United Game

While his wife was performing sold-out shows across Europe, Jay-Z was catching up with his friend Chris Martin. The Roc Nation mogul and Coldplay frontman attended the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday. Chris’ son Moses, who refers to Jay-Z as “Uncle Jay,” watched alongside them from the stands.

Meanwhile, Martin’s wife Gwyneth Paltrow was on “Ellen” last week where she impersonated her famous friends. Watch her sing Jay-Z’s “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” and Beyoncé’s “Halo.”

Photo credit: Getty

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President Obama Talks Jay-Z, Enters to ‘All I Do Is Win’ at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Obama brought plenty of jokes and a couple hip-hop references at the 2013 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday in Washington, D.C. The commander-in-chief entered to the official Presidential Anthem “Hail to the Chief” before switching it up to DJ Khaled’s rap anthem “All I Do Is Win.”

“How do you like my new entrance music?” he asked the star-studded crowd, which included John Legend and Katy Perry. “Rush Limbaugh warned you about this—second term, baby. We’re changing things around here a little bit.”

He also addressed Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s controversial trip to Cuba.

“So, yes, maybe I have lost a step. But some things are beyond my control,” said Obama. “For example, this whole controversy about Jaz-Z going to Cuba—it’s unbelievable. I’ve got 99 problems and now Jay-Z is one.”

Watch Obama earn laughs from the crowd below.

President Obama Enters to “All I Do Is Win” + Full Speech

Obama Talks Jay-Z’s Cuba Trip

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Jennifer Lopez Brings ‘Jenny From the Block’ Flavor to Chris Brown Collaboration

In March, Jennifer Lopez hit the studio with Chris Brown to work on new music. Now the pop megastar is sharing more details about their collaborations.

During an interview with “Extra,” the 43-year-old singer said the music will remind fans of her older material. “Yes, we were in the studio, writing songs and just getting that ‘Jenny From the Block’ flavor back,” she told Mario Lopez.

They recorded more than one song for her upcoming 10th album. “We actually worked on a bunch of ideas…and we talked about doing a duet together for his album,” she said.

J.Lo’s new album is due this summer, but she doesn’t have a title yet. The RedOne-produced first single, “Live It Up” featuring Pitbull, is set to premiere on Wednesday, May 8.

Chris is also eyeing a Lopez duet for his forthcoming album X. “I got a couple other songs on my album that would be a great girl feature, especially for me and J.Lo,” he told Power 106. “I just want to do a dope dance video with me and her.”

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Lil Wayne Attends Lakers vs. Spurs Game

When he’s not in the studio or skating, Lil Wayne can be found on the court. The Young Money chief was courtside at Game 3 of the NBA playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on Friday.

Wearing a Trukfit hat and white hoodie, the long-haired rapper cheered on the L.A. team alongside Young Money president Mack Maine. He also showed love to the Spurs’ Tracy McGrady, who stopped by to say hi. Despite his support, the Lakers lost 120-89.

Meanwhile, Weezy’s latest album I Am Not a Human Being II sits at No. 8 (31,000) on the Billboard 200, down 27% from the previous week.

Photo credit: Getty

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Lil’ Kim Takes Over Gramercy Theatre

Lil’ Kim was queen of the night when she returned to her old stomping grounds to perform a one-night-only show at Gramercy Theatre in New York City on Friday. The hip-hop icon busted out in a tight red bodysuit with long black hair, working the stage with her raunchy hits including “Magic Stick” and “How Many Licks.”

She had the crowd singing along to ’90s classics such as “It’s All About the Benjamins” and “Get Money,” and current material including her remix to Rihanna’s “Man Down.”

While her protégée Tiffany Foxx was unable to make it, she sent in a video message and Kim performed their collaboration “Twisted.”

“This for all ya’ll motherfu**ers who gon’ be fu**ed up after this, don’t know where your car at, don’t know where your keys or your phone at,” said Kimmy as she performed the party anthem.

Watch footage from the Queen Bee’s invasion below.

“Magic Stick”

“Twisted”

“It’s All About the Benjamins”

“Get Money”

“Cheatin’ (Man Down Remix)”

“How Many Licks”

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